Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • May 10, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board PARISH EVENTS Pascagoula, May 19, Young Adult Choir Concert ~ The Young Adult Choir of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church is having our annual concert May 19, 3 p.m. We will spend an after- noon singing praises to God and wor- shipping Him for all that He has done. Our featured guests include The Saints praise team along with local soloists, praise teams, and choirs. We welcome you to bring your choir, soloist, or praise team as well. Please come out and enjoy an afternoon of praise and worship. ► St. Michael Parish, Biloxi, May 26, Knights of Columbus Speck & Snapper Giveaway ~ Father Herbert Mullin Council #16992 from St. Michael Parish is holding a Speck & Snapper Giveaway for 2 Shimano Rod & Reel Combos (one Inshore & off- shore). Cost is $10 each or a book of eleven tickets for $100. The drawing will be held May 26. Winner need not be present to be eligible. Tickets will be available at St. Michael Church, 177 First Street after weekend Masses (Sat. at 5 p.m.& Sun. at 10 a.m.) For more info, contact Jimmy Smith (228) 366-3000, Jim Cummings (228) 209- 9121, or Noel Aucoin (228) 327-2951. ► St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Moss Point, June 2, Summertime Family Bingo ~ Come enjoy family fun with a Summertime-themed BINGO after 11 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph the Worker in Moss Point, June 2. The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling grilled favorites of burgers and hot dogs along with chips and other con- cessions. BINGO cards are $1 per card per game and there will be 10 regular games plus some special games. Prizes will include summertime items, foods and beverages. The games begin at 11:30 a.m. and should conclude by 1:30 p.m. ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, June 3-7, Choir Camp 2024 -- A Summer Vocal Music Camp for Catholic Young People! ~ Students will be inspired to work as a team as they grow in faith & vocal skills, learn to sing prayer, & connect to God in the Liturgy. Mary Ann Wilson of Canticle Programs will lead ► Our Mother of Sorrows Parish, Biloxi, May 15-June 12, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass ~ This fasci- nating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and devotion to the Holy Eucharist. Held at Our Mother of Sorrows Church at 803 Division St., Biloxi, the meeting will be every Wednesday 6-7:15 p.m., May 15-June 12. The Mass Book is $15 (Kindle $8), the Mass workbook is $25 (optional). Both are available at https://ascension- press.com. For more info, call Deacon Richard Smith @ 228-702-2165. ► St, John the Evangelist Parish, Gulfport, May 16, Young at Heart ~ All are invited for a wonderful lunch, fellowship and BINGO May 16, 12-2 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Presentation Hall. ► Our Mother of Mercy Parish, Pass Christian, May 17, Healing Mass ~ Our Mother of Mercy will host a Healing Mass on Fri., May 17, at 5 p.m. The church is located at 216 Saucier Ave. Pass Christian. ► St. James Parish, Gulfport, May 18, Pentecost Celebration ~ The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Community of South Mississippi invites you to a Pentecost Celebration and Mass Sat., May 18, 10 a.m.-12 noonat St. James. It will be a prayer gathering of praise & worship with Fr. Godfrey Andoh, celebrant, Fr. Ryan McCoy, concelebrant, and Deacon Norbert Lloyd Jr., Director of the Charismatic Ministry. ► St. Peter the Apostle Parish, students in preparing all the music for a sung Mass. This exciting, week-long summer camp is ideal for members of school & parish youth choirs, inspiring their existing members & encouraging oth- ers to join in singing sacred music in the celebration of the liturgy. REGISTER TODAY! classica- lartsfoundation.com/choir-camp/ Details: * Open to students 8-18 years old * 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. * Location: Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis * Space is limited! * For more details and to register: classicalartsfoundation.com/choir- camp/ ► St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach, June 10-12, Pilgrims and Pilgrimages ~ Catholic Kids Camp -- Pilgrims & Pilgrimages is open to children in first-seventh grades, Mon., June 10-Wed., June 12 at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Long Beach. The times are: Mon. & Tues., 8-11:30 a.m., & Wed., 8 a.m.-1 p.m.. The fee is $20. This 3-day camp will focus on the Eucharist and on Pilgrimages. We will join in the National Pilgrimage as it arrives in Long Beach, create gifts for the permanent pilgrims and prepare a song and skit. For more info, contact Dave Gauthier at (228) 596-8835 or reli- giouseducation@saintthomaslb.org . ► St. Rose de Lima Parish, Bay St. Louis, June 28-29, Blues and BarBQue Festival ~ St. Rose de Lima, Bay St Louis, announces dates for its annual Blues and BarBQue Festival to be held on the evening of June 28 & all day June 29 on the grounds of the historic Bay St Louis Train Depot. Look for entertainment and menu details forthcoming. Vendor booth applications are being accepted. Call the St. Rose office (228) 467-7347 for contact information. ► St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport, Aug. 3, Drawdown ~ St. Joseph Parish announces its 2024 Annual Drawdown & Silent Auction on Sat., Aug. 3, 5 GRADUATION ► Our Lady of the Gulf Parish, Bay St. Louis, May 25, Catholic Homeschool Graduation Ceremony ~ Mass, graduation ceremony & recep- tion honoring Catholic homeschool graduates will take place Sat., May 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis. p.m. An evening of dinner, drinks & Silent Auction. A $50 ticket admits one adult over the age of 21. A $100 ticket admits two adults. Add $20 insurance to a $100 ticket for a second chance at winning the grand prize of $10,000. Tickets are available online at www.stjosephcc.com , in our parish office and after Masses. For more info, contact the parish office at (228) 832-3244. ► Sept. 9-17, Divine Mercy Pilgrim- age to Poland ~ Join Fr. Michael Marascalco & Catholic Journeys on a 9-day Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland from September 9-17 that fea- tures the shrines & sights of the authors of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina, & Pope St. John Paul II. You will visit St. Faustina’s childhood church where she was baptized & received First Holy Communion, the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow located next to the convent where she is buried. Visit Pope John Paul II’s childhood home & the church in Wadowice he attended & was bap- tized as a child. See the stunning Black Madonna of Częstochowa. Visit the Franciscan Monastery founded by St. Maximillian Kolbe & the Nazi Concentration Camp in Ausch-witz where he sacrificed his life to spare a Jewish prisoner. Walk through the pic- turesque walled city of Krakow & visit the hilltop Wawel Castle & Cathedral. The total cost of the pilgrimage is $4,399 which includes airfare & 5-star accommodations. For more info go to https://www.catholicjourneys.com/ tour/divine-mercy-pilgrimage-to-po- land/ and reserve your spot. ► Oct. 28-Nov. 11, Pilgrimage to Portugal, France & Spain ~ Please join Fr. Dominic Pham & Paula Spears for an Iberian Peninsula Pilgrimage to Portugal, France, & Spain. Please con- tact Paula Spears at (228) 697-7814 or email at iberianpeninsulatour@gmail. com for details of this amazing trip from Oct. 28-Nov. 11 in 2024. Some highlights include: Lourdes, Fatima, Madrid, Santarem, Toldeo, Barcelona, Oviedo, Way of St. James, Porto & Torrelavega. SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 19